It is estimated that there are over 3 million undiscovered shipwrecks in the world's oceans.

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Starting this Sunday (September 29th, 2024), Earth will temporarily gain a second moon for 57 days, in the form of an asteroid named '2024 PT5.'

A recent study has shown that consuming berries, tea, and red wine may reduce dementia risk. Six daily servings of these flavonoid-rich foods are linked to a 28% lower risk.

The colour purple is a creation of the brain based on wavelength distributions - it doesn't correspond to any specific wavelength of light.

It costs 2.7 cents to produce an American penny.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost's soundproofing was so overengineered that the silence made occupants feel disoriented and sick. Acoustic engineers had to "harmonize" sounds to create a soft, continuous whisper.

Hurricanes and cyclones are named after people because, in the late 19th century, meteorologist Clement Wragge started naming them after disliked politicians, saying they were "causing great distress" or "wandering aimlessly."

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